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Chisago City

Minnesota · 4,967 residents · 12.565 sq mi
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Chisago City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,464. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $241,500. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,967
+89%since 2000
from 2,622 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
395 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+15%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Chisago City
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,464
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,352 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,097
+35%since 2000
from $22,321 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+24%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,526)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(42)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(166)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(4,750)
Black0.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(82)
Asian0.6%(32)
Other0.5%(23)
Diversity Score8.2%(406)
Diversity Score
8
+29%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.6%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chisago City, Minnesota?

Chisago City, Minnesota has about 4,967 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chisago City, Minnesota?

The typical household in Chisago City, Minnesota earns about $59,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chisago City, Minnesota expensive?

In Chisago City, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $241,500, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Chisago City, Minnesota?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chisago City, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chisago City, Minnesota?

About 7.8% of people in Chisago City, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chisago City, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Chisago City, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,958 residents, a change of about 147 percent over that period.

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